1630s, "pertaining to or characteristic of tribes," from tribe + -al (1). Meaning "characterized by a strong sense of loyalty to one's group" is from 1951 (Arendt). As a style of belly-dance from 1999, American English. Related: Tribally.
双语例句
1. The four provinces are riven by deep family and tribal conflicts.
这4个省被严重的家族和部族纷争弄得四分五裂。
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2. The war degenerated into a bloodbath of tribal killings.
这场战争演变为一场部落之间的大屠杀。
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3. They would go back to their tribal lands.
他们会回到自己部族的地盘上。
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4. The country was torn apart by fierce tribal hostilities.
